Tsurugaoka Intellectual Salon

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu hosts various events for foreigners throughout the year. Shinto shrines are sacred places revered by Japanese people; they also play a very important cultural role in keeping traditional customs alive in Japan. Tsurugaoka Intellectual Salon(TIS) is one of these international cultural event hosted by Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, which provides an opportunity to better understand and appreciate Japan’s history, culture and traditional thinking.

Based on the selected theme, lectures and workshops for non-Japanese speakers are held within the shrine grounds.